News

Without Reproductive Health Supplies, Promises to Women Remain ‘Dusty Dreams’

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A nurse in Tanzania shows birth control pills to a group of women and explains how they work.
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Statement

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

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News

Scarce Funding Creates Uncertain Future for Refugees in the Republic of Congo

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UNFPA Representative David Lawson handling out a dignity kit to a refugee.
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News

Reflecting on Progress and Challenges in Africa

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News

Women, Peace and Security Institute Established in Ghana

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Women have a role to play in the uniformed forces and in other aspects of building peace and security Photo : Marcus Bleasdale/VII
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News

UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman Supports HIV Prevention in South Africa

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UN Youth Champion, Ms. Monique Coleman, in South Africa as part of world tour in support of the UN Year of Youth, Photo: Chiara Frisone
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News

Using Mobile Phones to Tackle Fistula in Tanzania

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A patient beams with joy after a successful fistula surgery made possible through mobile phone funds transfer. Photo: Lisa Russell.
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News

Protecting the Indigenous Forest Dwellers of Republic of Congo

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The very existence of the Republic of Congo's indigenous forest dwelling peoples is threatened. UNFPA supports implementation of a progressive new law that aims to protect them and preserve their way of life.
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News

Training Midwives to Care for the Mothers of South Sudan

calendar_today19 May 2011

Students at Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery enacting a critical birthing situation.
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News

Tackling Taboos to Condom Use in Ethiopia and Elsewhere

calendar_today07 June 2011

In Ethiopia married women are an inportant group to educate about the risks of HIV
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